As Easter Sunday approaches on April 5, many individuals and families are preparing for celebrations while also considering last-minute shopping needs. For those requiring groceries, pharmacy items, or quick meals, it is essential to know which stores will remain open on the holiday.
While a number of retailers traditionally choose to close their doors or adjust their hours for Easter, several major retail and restaurant chains are ready to serve customers, albeit often with modified hours.
Here’s a breakdown of what consumers can expect this Easter:
Stores Closed on Easter:
A significant list of grocery and retail stores will close entirely for the holiday. These include:
- Aldi
- Best Buy
- The Container Store
- Costco
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- H-E-B
- Hobby Lobby
- HomeGoods
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Marshall’s
- Michaels
- Natural Grocers
- Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- T.J. Maxx
Stores Open on Easter Sunday:
In contrast, several popular stores will remain open, although some may have altered hours. It is advisable for customers to check individual store locations for specific hours. Stores that will be serving customers include:
- 7-Eleven
- Albertson’s
- Barnes & Noble
- Bass Pro Shops
- Big Lots
- BJ’s Wholesale
- Burger King
- CVS
- Cracker Barrel
- Dollar General
- Domino’s
- Dunkin’
- Family Dollar
- Food Lion
- Giant Eagle
- Harris Teeter
- Home Depot
- IHOP
- Kroger (including multiple affiliated store names)
- Lidl
- McDonald’s
- Meijer
- Petco
- PetSmart
- Safeway
- Starbucks
- Taco Bell
- Trader Joe’s
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Wegman’s
- Wendy’s
- Whole Foods
Specific Store Queries:
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Target: All locations will be closed on Easter.
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Walmart: Open on Easter Sunday.
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Costco: Closed for the holiday, as it observes Easter among its seven designated holiday closures.
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Sam’s Club and Macy’s: Both will be closed on Easter.
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T.J. Maxx and other TJX stores: Closed for the holiday.
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Kohl’s: Closing its doors on Easter.
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Kroger: Most locations will be open, though some may have reduced hours. This includes various brand names under the Kroger umbrella.
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Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods: Both stores will generally be open on Easter.
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CVS and Walgreens: Both pharmacies will operate on Easter, but customers should verify store hours due to potential variations by location.
With this information at hand, shoppers can make informed decisions about their Easter plans, ensuring they have access to the groceries and services they need during this festive time.
